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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.66, 14,901.83 and 6,321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.66, 14,901.83 and 6,321.14 is: 8,723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.66 : 14,901.83 = 6,321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.66/14,901.83 = 6,321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.66x = 14,901.83 × 6,321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.66x = 94,196,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,196,553.69/10,797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,723.79

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